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Institut de Biologie Valrose

PhD in nutrition, metabolism, and Drosophila spermatogenesis at Institut de Biologie Valrose Institut de Biologie Valrose in France

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 24, 2026

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France

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Institut de Biologie Valrose

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Metabolism
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biology
Nutrition
Developmental Biology
Medical Science
Infertility
Genetic

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PhD opportunity at Institut de Biologie Valrose (CNRS), Nice, France

This 36-month doctoral position focuses on the links between nutrition, metabolism, and cellular differentiation, using Drosophila spermatogenesis as a model system. The project builds on recent findings from the team showing that circulating citrate can influence male gametogenesis through conversion to acetyl-CoA and N-terminal acetylation, affecting protein stability in a sex-specific manner.

The research aims to: (i) clarify how metabolic regulation achieves specificity through N-terminal acetylation, and (ii) identify new metabolic pathways involved in the control of male fertility. Planned work includes genetics, tissue dissections, Western blotting, immunostaining, and confocal microscopy.

The position is hosted by the Institut de Biologie Valrose in Nice, on the Mediterranean coast, within a multidisciplinary institute with English as the working language. The offer is a full-time FTC PhD student / thesis contract with a salary of 2300 € gross per month.

Eligibility / profile: interest in cellular biology, development, evolution-development, and reproduction; motivation for experimental work in Drosophila, molecular biology, and microscopy is relevant. The post is open to people with a document recognizing disabled worker status.

Deadline: 24 August 2026 at 23:59. Apply via the CNRS employment portal.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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